Canon has a new entry level dSLR, possibly with your name on it. The EOS Rebel XS, aka the 1000D, will ship in August for $699. To be fair, $700 for an SLR, especially if you pretend to be “into” photography like Peter and Devin and I, is a decent price. The Rebel XS has a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 2.5-inch LCD. The step up from this, the Rebel XSi, has a 12.2-megapixel sensor and 3.0-inch LCD. Don’t forget Live View! So now you ask yourself, is $200 worth a half inch of LCD and a slightly larger sensor? Keep in mind, Mr. Rothman at Gizmodo points out that the Rebel XS is the first in the Rebel line that can take an unlimited number (read: till you fill up your SD card) of large, fine JPEGs. All in all, looks pretty good for someone wanting to dip their toe into the world of photography. If you wanna read the entire,...
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